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  • CASA of the 18th JDC Celebrity Waiter
    CASA of the 18th JDC Celebrity Waiter
    Sun, Sep 08
    Addis
    Sep 08, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Addis, 7520 LA-1, Addis, LA 70710, USA
    Sep 08, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Addis, 7520 LA-1, Addis, LA 70710, USA
    CASA of the 18th JDC is excited to announce our Celebrity Waiter Fundraiser!
  •  CASA Jefferson’s Child A Child’s Story Gala
     CASA Jefferson’s Child A Child’s Story Gala
    Fri, Sep 13
    New Orleans
    Sep 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    New Orleans, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
    Sep 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    New Orleans, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
    Join CASA Jefferson for a memorable evening filled with music, dancing, and delicious food while supporting a great cause!
  • CASA Superhero Run
    CASA Superhero Run
    Sat, Sep 21
    A.C. Steere Park
    Sep 21, 2024, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    A.C. Steere Park , 4009 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
    Sep 21, 2024, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    A.C. Steere Park , 4009 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
    Join VYJ CASA for their annual CASA Superhero Run! 5k, 10k, Fun Run, Costumes, & Prizes!
  • Poverty’s Impact on the Brain
    Poverty’s Impact on the Brain
    Thu, Sep 26
    Webinar
    Sep 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Sep 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Poverty isn’t just about financial scarcity; it profoundly shapes the way children’s brains develop.
  • PCCC Celebrity Waiter Dinner
    PCCC Celebrity Waiter Dinner
    Thu, Oct 10
    Belle Chasse
    Oct 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Belle Chasse, 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, USA
    Oct 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Belle Chasse, 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037, USA
    Join us for a scary good time at the Plaquemines Community Care Centers' 2024 Celebrity Waiter Dinner
  • Tasting on the Terrace
    Tasting on the Terrace
    Thu, Oct 24
    Lake Charles
    Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lake Charles, 777 Ave L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Lake Charles, 777 Ave L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
    Join Family & Youth for their annual Tasting on the Terrace fundraiser!
  • Disproportionality and Poverty
    Disproportionality and Poverty
    Thu, Oct 31
    Webinar
    Oct 31, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Oct 31, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Poverty intersects with other social determinants, such as racism and classism, creating structural vulnerabilities and evidence indicates impoverished children are disproportionality affected by maltreatment
  • CASA of the 16th JDC Annual Gala
    CASA of the 16th JDC Annual Gala
    Fri, Nov 08
    Saint Martinville
    Nov 08, 2024, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Saint Martinville, 1688 Smede Hwy, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Nov 08, 2024, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Saint Martinville, 1688 Smede Hwy, St Martinville, LA 70582, USA
    Support CASA of the 16th JDC at their Annual Gala
  • Sundresses & Shrimp Boots
    Sundresses & Shrimp Boots
    Sat, Nov 16
    Saint Francisville
    Nov 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Saint Francisville, 5747 Commerce St, St Francisville, LA 70775, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST
    Saint Francisville, 5747 Commerce St, St Francisville, LA 70775, USA
    Come sip, stroll, and enjoy a sunset social in historic St. Francisville while supporting Child Advocacy Services.
  • Youth Trauma and Resilience in Poverty
    Youth Trauma and Resilience in Poverty
    Thu, Jan 30
    Webinar
    Jan 30, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
    Webinar
    Jan 30, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
    Webinar
    From exposure to violence to systemic inequalities, this presentation will examine how poverty shapes their experiences and how, despite adversity, many youth demonstrate remarkable resilience.
  • Promoting Family Economic Well-Being Beyond Poverty
    Promoting Family Economic Well-Being Beyond Poverty
    Thu, Feb 27
    Webinar
    Feb 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
    Webinar
    Feb 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CST
    Webinar
    Child poverty is rooted in decades-long trends of economic hardships among families across the nation.
  • Child Academic Resilience to Poverty
    Child Academic Resilience to Poverty
    Thu, Mar 27
    Webinar
    Mar 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Mar 27, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Children in poverty face unique challenges, but with targeted strategies, we can help them develop the resilience needed to thrive academically.
  • Navigating Poverty Alleviation: Legislative Insights from Louisiana
    Navigating Poverty Alleviation: Legislative Insights from Louisiana
    Thu, Apr 24
    Webinar
    Apr 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Apr 24, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Together, we will explore how the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) accounts for government assistance and its impact on poverty reduction, and we will highlight recent recommendations for budget adjustments and fiscal responsibility.
  • Building Community Engagement
    Building Community Engagement
    Thu, May 29
    Webinar
    May 29, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    May 29, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
    Webinar
    Child poverty remains a critical challenge, affecting families across the nation. To create lasting change, we must come together as a community.

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